Lifestyle
Energy giant founder reveals “spectacular” blueprint for 2019
Jonathan Tidswell-Pretorius, founder and operations director at Angus Energy, has told the London Economic that "aggressive" development plans are underway in what looks set to be an exciting year for the energy company. The spotlight fell on Angus Energy last year when a 'boardroom putsch' installed George Bingham, the eight Earl of Lucan, at the head of the company. "My general meeting request threw the company into a degree of turmoil but the matter was quickly settled following former CEO Paul Vonk’s resignation,"...
Travelling for work? Here’s five tips for a great night’s sleep
Sleep expert Dave Gibson has revealed his top tips for a great night's rest after new research revealed disrupted sleep patterns are among the biggest irritations about travelling for business. A poll of 2,000 business globetrotters found more than one in five dislike being away from home, with missing out on family time and living out of a suitcase the primary reasons why. Disrupted sleep patterns which come with being away from home was also commonly cited. In fact, the...
Alzheimer’s disease could be treated by combining light and sound therapies
The study showed that the non invasive treatments boosted memory by destroying rogue proteins in the brains of mice
Avocados could combat heart disease, cancer & diabetes…but most people leave the healthiest part
The study shows that an extract found in avocado seeds dampens down inflammation - high levels of which are now known to be associated with most chronic illnesses
Elastic Bands and the Existential Importance of the Textile Industry
From designers who make limited runs of bespoke garments for a handful of clients to companies looking to mass produce large runs of pants, T-shirts, sweatshirts and socks, access to a reputable elastic bands manufacturer is key to success. Clothes haven't been around forever, but they have been around for many thousands of years. The elastic band, in contrast, has only been around since the middle of the 19th century. In its industrialised massed produced form, the elastic band has only been...
The Importance of Pre-Shave Cream and Why You Should Use It
What if someone told you that you have been following a wrong shaving routine all this time? You use a good shaving gel, an expensive trimmer, and a skin-friendly moisturiser, but what are you missing? What does it take to get a GQ-worthy look that you usually miss while shaving? The answer is pre-shave cream. But, wait. You have come across shaving creams and aftershaves, but what’s a pre-shave cream? It is the cream that prepares and conditions your beard...
“It lasted longer than the husband” – old appliances are still going strong in Britain’s kitchens
Jackie Andrews from Barnet says her kitchen is stocked with wedding gift appliances that have out-lasted her husband following new research that shows Britain's kitchens are awash with old devices. Nearly seven in ten Brits regularly use household appliances which are at least 10 years old, according to the study, with 37 per cent owing a fridge that’s more than a decade old and four in ten still using an oven after a decade or more. Jackie Andrews, 62, from...
Dementia may run in the wider family
Researchers found that having great-grandparents or cousins with Alzheimer's disease is linked to a higher risk of the degenerative illness
How to manage contact lenses in changing weather
Contact lenses in different weather can be quite challenging to adapt to. For instance, if you have allergies, you must avoid wearing contacts completely during flu season to prevent an infection from occurring. Due to your pre-existing allergies, you are already prone to red, itchy eyes and wearing lenses at this time can aggravate this situation. As a general rule, avoid wearing lenses if your eyes are red or itchy. During the winter: Wear sunglasses for UV protection and protect...